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WilmerHale

Rank #47 Founded 1920

Overview

WilmerHale was formed on May 31, 2004 by the merger of Wilmer Cutler & Pickering and Hale and Dorr and is a major American multinational with offices across the United States, Europe and Asia. The firm has about 993 attorneys (NLJ 500, 2025) and reported $1,601,848,000 in gross revenue for 2024, ranking 34th on The American Lawyer Am Law 200 (2025) and 38th on the 2024 Global 200. It is best known for litigation--frequently handling high-profile, front-page matters--with particular strength in intellectual property, alongside significant corporate, regulatory and pro bono practices and involvement in key legal and political issues. WilmerHale is noted for a respectful, collegial culture with strong partner support, plentiful resources for associates, a deep pro bono commitment and an emphasis on work-life balance.

Key Statistics

Employees ~2.0k employees
Revenue $1.3B
Locations 13 locations
Years in Operation 105 years

Top 5 Office Locations

Washington, DC New York, NY Boston, MA London, United Kingdom Dayton, OH

If the law is on your side, pound the law. If the facts are on your side, pound the facts. If neither the law nor the facts are on your side, pound the table.

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